Challenging beliefs : a review of the paradigm shift in the treatment of pectus excavatum from radical resection to minimally invasive bracing and non-surgical vacuum bell suction
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Schewitz, Ivan Anton
Nuss, D.
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
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In 1997, Nuss introduced a minimally invasive non-destructive procedure for pectus excavatum, which revolutionised the treatment of the condition. This review will give a brief history on the management of this condition, followed by a review of 1 034 cases that have been repaired from 2008 to 2018.
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Pectus excavatum, Minimally invasive bracing, Non-surgical vacuum bell suction
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Schewitz, I. & Nuss, D. Challenging beliefs : a review of the paradigm shift in the treatment of pectus excavatum from radical resection to minimally invasive bracing and non-surgical vacuum bell suction. African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine 2020;26(4):143-146. DOI:10.7196/AJTCCM.2020.v26i4.016 .